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    Giving Back in Recovery: Meaningful Ways to Support Others When You’re Ready 

    735 words|3.7 min read|

    Recovery often begins with deep personal focus. You're building stability, establishing routines and reconnecting with your emotional well‑being. Over time, many adults notice a natural shift: once life feels steadier, there’s a growing [...]

  • Two happy young women hikers taking a selfie with mountain peak in the background

    Making New Friends as an Adult: Connection and Growth in Recovery 

    797 words|4 min read|

    Making friends as an adult can be challenging at any stage of life. For busy, professional adults, hectic schedules, evolving responsibilities and major life transitions often leave [...]

  • A pair of friends enjoying a delicious meal together as a support group for each other

    Building and Embracing a Healthy Support System After Residential Treatment 

    553 words|2.8 min read|

    As you step into everyday life after residential treatment for substance use, mental health and/or co-occurring disorders, it quickly becomes clear that we aren't meant to navigate recovery solo. Leaning on your healthy support system is necessary [...]

  • a older man at his outpatient appointment

    The Role of Consistent Appointments in Sustaining Recovery After Treatment

    430 words|2.2 min read|

    Completing residential treatment is an achievement to be proud of. However, the real test of recovery unfolds in the days and weeks that follow. Attending all your post-treatment appointments from medical [...]

  • Choosing the Right Medication-Assisted Treatment

    896 words|4.5 min read|

    If you or someone close to you is recovering from opioid addiction, you may have heard about medications like Suboxone, Vivitrol and Sublocade. These are [...]

  • Top 5 Productive Ways to Maintain Sobriety in Retirement

    733 words|3.7 min read|

    If you’re in the middle of your life or just beyond and you find yourself worrying about how to avoid relapse in retirement, you’re [...]

  • 5 Tips for Staying Sober After Leaving a Sober Living Home

    927 words|4.6 min read|

    Sober living homes can be a huge asset to those recovering from an addiction, between the non-negotiable sober environment and the establishment of healthy habits [...]

  • How Outdoor Activities Help Maintain Sobriety

    How Outdoor Activities Help Maintain Sobriety

    349 words|1.7 min read|

    Upon completing your treatment for substance abuse, you will likely have to re-evaluate how you spend your time in your everyday life and incorporate activities [...]

  • How You Can Manage Chronic Pain While Staying Sober

    How You Can Manage Chronic Pain While Staying Sober

    386 words|1.9 min read|

    One of the most common reasons that adults find themselves struggling with addiction is due to their taking prescription medications in an effort to manage [...]

  • How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Immune System

    How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Immune System

    459 words|2.3 min read|

    When an adult consumes alcohol or uses drugs for an extended period of time, the effects of their addiction can affect them on a [...]

  • Signs You May Be Close to Relapsing

    Signs You May Be Close to Relapsing

    370 words|1.9 min read|

    Common Symptoms of a Potential Relapse Recovery doesn't simply end once you leave your treatment facility. It is an ongoing process that requires determination and [...]

  • How to Avoid Relapsing During the Holidays

    How to Avoid Relapsing During the Holidays

    1083 words|5.4 min read|

    The holiday season brings about some of the most joyous parts of the year. From decorating the house and taking matching holiday photos to munching [...]

  • How the Holiday Celebrations May Risk a Relapse

    How the Holiday Celebrations May Risk a Relapse

    416 words|2.1 min read|

    For many people, the holiday season is the time of year when they get to spend some quality time with their loved ones. But for [...]

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    What to Expect at a Nar-Anon Meeting

    471 words|2.4 min read|

    While many people may think that addiction primarily impacts the person’s struggling with substance abuse, it actually takes a significant toll on those close to that [...]

  • Pitfalls to Avoid During Early Recovery

    Pitfalls to Avoid During Early Recovery

    376 words|1.9 min read|

    Contrary to popular belief, addiction recovery doesn’t end when you leave your treatment center. In fact, your recovery will be an ongoing journey that you’ll [...]

  • Staying Sober During the Summer

    Staying Sober During the Summer

    1018 words|5.1 min read|

    There are few people in this world who don’t look forward to summer with extreme anticipation. We’re sure you’ve already made fun summer plans with [...]